We start back in September 2019
MESSY CHURCH
We had our last Messy Church before the Summer on May 20th and the theme was prayer. Our first prayer was Grace by Tom before we sat down to eat the delicious Chilli and rice, Hot Dogs and Macaroni Cheese and prayer carried through Tom’s story in the chancel .
We then went downstairs to view a DVD on ‘Daniel in the Lions’ Den’. We sat riveted to the story as we passed round popcorn. The DVD is by Superbook and it is an animated version of the story but brought up to date with the addition of Gizmo and a little boy and girl who travel through time to see the story evolve.
The craft was a happy face and a sad face made out of polystyrene cups with pipe cleaners as arms and googly eyes. The happy face depicted giving thanks in prayer and the sad face saying sorry in prayer and asking forgiveness.
Before Easter when we made the Easter Gardens we wrote our names on little stones which paved the way to the tomb where Jesus lay. Jesus died for us all and writing our names on the stones was a very sombre moment in Messy Church. After Easter we gathered up all those stones and on May 20th we passed round a plate with the named stones and asked everyone to pick up two stones and during the Summer to pray for those named on the stones. It is a lovely thought thinking that members of the team and families in Messy Church will be prayed for and specially blessed by those prayers.
Sadly we said goodbye to Leonie who has been coming along with Rupert and Matilda. In July she goes back to Germany and we will all miss her. We will remember her in our prayers.
We are now into June, there will be school sports days, concerts and end of term events and then the Summer beckons. We would like to take this chance to thank our amazing team and amazing families for their loyal support and we wish you all a very happy enjoyable holiday . See you back in October.
Brenda and John
We had our last Messy Church before the Summer on May 20th and the theme was prayer. Our first prayer was Grace by Tom before we sat down to eat the delicious Chilli and rice, Hot Dogs and Macaroni Cheese and prayer carried through Tom’s story in the chancel .
We then went downstairs to view a DVD on ‘Daniel in the Lions’ Den’. We sat riveted to the story as we passed round popcorn. The DVD is by Superbook and it is an animated version of the story but brought up to date with the addition of Gizmo and a little boy and girl who travel through time to see the story evolve.
The craft was a happy face and a sad face made out of polystyrene cups with pipe cleaners as arms and googly eyes. The happy face depicted giving thanks in prayer and the sad face saying sorry in prayer and asking forgiveness.
Before Easter when we made the Easter Gardens we wrote our names on little stones which paved the way to the tomb where Jesus lay. Jesus died for us all and writing our names on the stones was a very sombre moment in Messy Church. After Easter we gathered up all those stones and on May 20th we passed round a plate with the named stones and asked everyone to pick up two stones and during the Summer to pray for those named on the stones. It is a lovely thought thinking that members of the team and families in Messy Church will be prayed for and specially blessed by those prayers.
Sadly we said goodbye to Leonie who has been coming along with Rupert and Matilda. In July she goes back to Germany and we will all miss her. We will remember her in our prayers.
We are now into June, there will be school sports days, concerts and end of term events and then the Summer beckons. We would like to take this chance to thank our amazing team and amazing families for their loyal support and we wish you all a very happy enjoyable holiday . See you back in October.
Brenda and John
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Do come along...
Bring yourself, bring your family, bring your friends. Messy Church has something for everyone irrespective of your age. Enjoy a meal with the youngsters and the company of other people and families. Fun, games & activities for everyone. Its just not all about the kids! Should you wish further information before coming along please email John & Brenda who will answer any questions you may have. What Happens at our Messy Church from 4:50 - 06:30pm... Meet and Greet 4:40 - 5:00 5:00 Everyone enjoys a meal together in the small hall 5:30 We all take part in a story and craft time 6:10 Adults enjoy coffee & tea while the youngsters, play games in the large hall. 6:30 We all go home after a lovely time together making new friends and meeting old ones. |
Messy Church is...
• Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality. • It meets at a time (and sometimes in a place) that suits people who don't already belong to church. • It typically includes a welcome, a creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. All elements are for, and should include, people of all ages, adults and children. • It's all-age. • It's fun. • It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey and of any age - a congregation that is as valuable and worthy of investment as any of your other congregations. |
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